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Safety First! Managing Snow to Keep You and Your Landscape Safe
Your yard might be buried under a few feet of snow right now, but that’s not going to stop you from being a horticultural hero! Protect your landscape from the snow and keep it looking attractive all winter long with these helpful tips: How…
Prevent Jack Frost from Dropping Sick Burns on Your Evergreens
Evergreens are not just our favorite plants for holiday decor, they are the stars of most winter landscapes, towering atop hillsides, and inspiring awe in the garden when many other plants have taken the cold season off to rest. They are hardy, yes, but not…
Winter Porch Pot Designs That the Grinch Would Disapprove
Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store, but fabulous porch decorations sure do! Make some hot cocoa, put on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, and give the Grinch something to “loathe entirely” this holiday season by creating the best porch pots Whoville—sorry, cough, Oceanside—has ever…
Young Trees Are Little Homies: Protect Them at All Costs
Young trees are newbies to the garden family, and so they need a little extra protection from the elements to stay safe! Here’s how to protect your youngins from a tough winter so they can have a great start in the spring and safely settle…
How to Care for Imposters (AKA the Christmas Cactus)
Schlumbergera x buckleyi is a bit of a mouthful, so thankfully we all know them by their common name instead: the Christmas cactus! These delightful plants are perfect for decorating indoors for the holidays, adding intrigue and a pop of color to your decor. They…
Scratch the Gardening Itch with Terrariums
Outdoor gardening season is coming to a close, but it’s not like gardeners can just stop gardening—quitting cold turkey never works, right? Well, you’re in luck because terrarium gardens are the perfect hobby to keep your hands busy during the winter months and soothe those…